Manoogian Simone Foundation
The Manoogian Simone Foundation is a private foundation based in Dearborn, Michigan. Its 2025 filing lists grants to organizations with educational, religious/cultural, and operating-fund purposes, including several Armenian-named organizations.
Manoogian Simone Foundation at a glance
In short: Manoogian Simone Foundation gave $12.0M across 7 grants in 2025 (avg $1.7M), mostly in Florida. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $11,995,000
- +26.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 7
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,713,571
- +26.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $450,000
- Total assets
- $37,001,414
- -14.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Florida (71% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Manoogian Simone Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 330 Town Center Drive Ste 730, Dearborn, MI 48126
Phone: (313) 274-8799
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Manoogian Simone Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Schwab Charitable Fund (Donor Advised) ($8.6M). Together the top 6 received $12.0M.
Grant Size Distribution
23 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $250–500K range: 7 grants of 23 (30%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 71% of grant dollars went to recipients in Florida, 18% to recipients in New Hampshire, and 11% to recipients in California.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How Manoogian Simone Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+12%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 106% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $6.8M (2020) to $12.0M (2025). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $12.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Schwab Charitable Fund (Donor Advised) Orlando, FL | Operating Fund | $8,575,000 |
| Visual Armenian Foundation Bedford, NH | Educational | $2,080,000 |
| The Armenian Philharmonic Orchestra Foundation Burbank, CA | Religious/Cultural | $500,000 |
| Armenian Wounded Heroes Fund La Canada, CA | Operating Fund | $450,000 |
| Sahag-Armenian Christian School Inc Pasadena, CA | Educational | $200,000 |
| Classical Armenian Valley Village, CA | Religious/Cultural | $150,000 |
| Visual Armenian Foundation Bedford, NH | Educational | $40,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $37,001,414 | $5,853,092 | $12,187,241 | $11,995,000 | 7 | $12,097,445 | $5,844,535 | $11,373,022 |
| 2024 | $43,345,748 | $10,800,575 | $9,755,955 | $9,504,926 | 7 | $9,598,141 | $10,792,783 | $12,096,910 |
| 2023 | $42,347,475 | $10,394,130 | $9,637,302 | $9,386,605 | 3 | $9,485,205 | $10,386,404 | $9,630,742 |
| 2022 | $41,480,479 | $5,248,309 | $10,888,756 | $10,718,880 | 3 | $10,805,357 | $5,237,714 | $9,434,826 |
| 2021 | $47,087,292 | $4,923,874 | $8,886,106 | $8,790,551 | 3 | $8,928,734 | $4,912,150 | $10,894,975 |
| 2020 | $50,963,289 | $4,735,093 | $6,864,086 | $6,776,654 | 23 | — | $4,723,063 | $8,798,962 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Manoogian Simone Foundation reported a distributable amount of $11.4M for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported seven grants totaling $11,995,000. Grants ranged from $40,000 to $8,575,000, with a median of $450,000. The largest grants were $8,575,000 to Schwab Charitable Fund (Donor Advised) for an operating fund and $2,080,000 to Visual Armenian Foundation for educational purposes. Other listed grants included $500,000 to the Armenian Philharmonic Orchestra Foundation for religious/cultural purposes, $450,000 to Armenian Wounded Heroes Fund for an operating fund, and $200,000 to Sahag-Armenian Christian School Inc for educational purposes.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Christine M Simone as president and treasurer, David Simone as director, and Mark Simone as vice president and secretary.
Manoogian Simone Foundation is led by Christine M. Simone, President & Treasurer since 2021 (on filings since 2020); 1 of 3 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Christine M. Simone
President & Treasurer
President → President & Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2020
30 hrs/week
$63K (2022) → $75K (2025)
David Simone
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark Simone
V.p. & Secretary
Vice President → V.p. & Secretary, 2021
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $75K, to Christine M Simone (President / Treasurer).
Frequently asked questions about Manoogian Simone Foundation
How much does Manoogian Simone Foundation give each year?
Manoogian Simone Foundation gave $12.0M across 7 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $9.5M across 7 grants.
What is Manoogian Simone Foundation's typical grant size?
Manoogian Simone Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $450,000, and its average grant was $1,713,571, across 7 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Manoogian Simone Foundation give grants?
Manoogian Simone Foundation gives mostly in Florida: 71% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New Hampshire (18%) and California (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Bedford, NH (2 grants).
Does Manoogian Simone Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 29% of Manoogian Simone Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (2 of 7) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Educational" (3 grants).
Who are Manoogian Simone Foundation's largest grantees?
Manoogian Simone Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Schwab Charitable Fund (Donor Advised) ($8,575,000), Visual Armenian Foundation ($2,120,000 across 2 grants) and The Armenian Philharmonic Orchestra Foundation ($500,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 93% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Manoogian Simone Foundation?
Manoogian Simone Foundation reported $37.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $12.1M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $11.4M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
How do I apply for a grant from Manoogian Simone Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Manoogian Simone Foundation's EIN?
Manoogian Simone Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-1799107. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Manoogian Simone Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 30, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 29, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 28, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 21, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 31, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 5, 2026)
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